Wendy wrote: > > I am interested in both the Sari/Saree and the Lehenga; I'm sure > I'll get around to the Salwar Kameez (they look so comfortable).
Most lenghas are simply unshaped drawstring skirts. What makes them is the fabric and ornamentation. I think that there are some very high fashion ones that are along the lines of a circle skirt. The blouses worn with lenghas are a often a bit different than the ones worn with saris. I don't know of anyone who has a pattern, your best bet might be to find one that fits and reverse engineer it. > > Folkwear doesn't really have a pattern for a Sari, it is simply a > really long rectangle? I'm such a visual person that I was hoping > there was a simple step-by-step website out there. Yep, it is indeed a long regtangle. Modern saris are usually worn with a petticoat, which is just a tube of fabric with a drawstring waist. Sometimes there will be a ruffle at the bottom. As far as directions on draping a sari, googling "How to wear a sari" will come up with several site that will show how to drape a modern nivi sari. There is a good set of directions on: www.sarisafari.com which also sells beautiful saris at reasonable prices. There is also a nice set of instructions on the Institue for Draped Clothing's website, which I belive is: www.idc.org They also sell a book _The Sari: An illustrated guide to the art of Indian draping_ that has a vast number of sari drapes, if you get really into draping. -Katie -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
